Chapter 32

I woke up at 9 am. I can't really remember what happened last night, I kinda blacked out. Just in between my legs feel...different. Maybe Zen and I did something. That thought makes me blush. He was sleeping right next to me, on his stomach and his face deep in the pillow. I stretch over and turn his body so I can spoon him. His hair was kinda all in my face and my arm started to fall asleep 5 minutes in but it was worth it. I kissed his face softly a couple times and whispered how much I loved him. An hour passed and I decided to get up. I have guests over so I have to feed them.

I get up and stretch my body out before going to the bathroom and brushing my teeth. Brush brush brush the plaque away. I get downstairs and open my fridge. I look all inside. Hmmm I can cook eggs with bacon, waffles and French toast. Yea I'm going to make exactly that. I get what I need out the fridge and start to cook.....oh. I remember what happened last night now. I got really really...excited. Another hour passed until I was done. I presented each item on a different plate so they can take as much as they need to. Maybe I shouldn't tell Zen what we did last night. I don't think I'm going to. It was still amazing though. But it wasn't how I wanted it to be. Maybe our first time will be different.

I go and wake everyone up and tell them to go brush their teeth. But when I go into Alex's room, I see Malcolm laying next to her. OH??? They were completely up and talking like everything was okay, like I should expect to see them talking and laying so close and under each other. When I opened the door, they scrambled. They both immediately sat up while Malcolm tried to get out of the bed, but in his hurry, he got his foot tangled in the bed sheet and ended up tripping.

"H-Hey, Xena!" Alex was way alert now.

I just look at her and smile. "...mhm."

"Morning, Xena." Malcolm says as he pushes himself off of the floor.

I just look at him and I smile even harder.

"Mmmmmmmm....mhm." I can't help but to chuckle. ".....So you guys fucked in my house."

"No!" They both say unanimously.

"As long as we all know that that is off limits, we should be good."

"We know."

"...if you are going to have sex, please give me a heads up so I can burn the bed. That's a whole bunch of Malcolm juice, that's like asking for Chlamydia."

"Alright." Alex starts to get up quickly to push me out the room. "Bye, Xena!"

"Breakfast is downstairs. Go brush your teeth or whatever so you can come and eat." I walk away from her with such a wide smile. I'm happy for her of course, although I don't know their relationship status. As her best friend though, it is my responsibility and job to make fun of and mess with her through this whole process. Which I have no problem doing if they are even doing anything. Just as long as they are safe, smart and not in my goddamn house, we cool.

We all sit at the dining room table and start to eat like one big family. Kuya was on his phone a lot and seemed a bit worried.

"Everything cool?" Jace sat next to him.

"Yea, my boyfriend is just being annoying and worrying for no reason. He thinks I'm going to cheat while I'm here but I only like boys, I don't get it."

"My girlfriend just yells at me and tells me to be safe. You should talk to him about it. From what you're saying, it sounds like there is a lack of trust amongst you guys. Well on his part."

"I think there should be complete trust in your partner after a certain period of time. How long have you been dating ?" I ask.

"A year and a half." Kuya seems eh about it.

"Yea that's worrying. I understand at the beginning of your relationship but if you can't trust you in all aspects, as in Physically, mentally, emotionally and romantically, then you guys need to have a talk. A serious talk." I say.

"Does he ever shut down?" Zen joins the conversation.

"What do you mean?"

"Like stop talking or only saying one word."

"Yea he would stop talking and just keep saying okay or just not say anything to make me feel guilty until I say sorry. And sometimes I apologize to him and say that I Love him but he never reciprocates the feeling." Kuya caused us to stop eating and focus on him. His voice started to get a little scratchy.

"You should consider leaving that relationship, Kuya. For your own mental health. I dont think its okay and by the looks of it, it seems like it's not the best for you." I said and the sound of nothing filled us.

"...maybe I should."

We finished breakfast in silence. I talked to everyone and we decided on going to the mall today to prepare to go to a water park tomorrow. I feel like that's actually a good plan. While I was in my room getting ready to go to the mall, Zen slips in and crosses his arms.

"Hey." He said.

"Hey."

"So I'm going to ask you something and I need you to be completely honest with me."

"Okay, sure."

"Did we do anything last night, Xena?"

"...I can't really remember but I'm sure we didn't."

"Are you sure?"

"Yea, baby."

"Promise."

"I pinkie promise." I walk up to him and lock pinkies. "We did nothing last night except kiss."

"Okay."

"I love you."

"I love you more, Xena."

"I love you the most,Zen." I love you more than I love myself.

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